Freightliner M2 Bus Chassis with Engine from China
A powered chassis for Freightliner M2 series school or transit buses, under HTS 8706.00.5000 as incomplete for heading 8702 vehicles. Features engine, frame, and suspension but no body or cab integration.
Duty Rate — China → United States
36.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.74.050%Articles as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Comply with school bus FMVSS standards early; provide chassis spec sheet showing bus end-use for 8702 confirmation
• EPA engine certification mandatory—retain labels; use bonded warehouse for final assembly to defer duties